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10 Best Independent Living Communities in North Billerica, MA

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The cost of independent living in North Billerica is about $6,880 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 30 options. Read 674 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The brand new Sacred Heart Apartments include 44 affordable one and two bedroom rental apartments. In order to qualify, at least one member of the household must be 55 years of age or older. Sacred Heart Apartments is a pet-friendly and entirely Smoke-Free Community. This restoration of three...
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Cost of independent living in North Billerica, MA

The average cost of senior living in North Billerica is $6,880 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Haverhill, MA with an average of $6,532 per month.

Independent living costs in North Billerica, MA, vs. nearby cities

North Billerica, MA
$6,880/mo
$6,823/mo

Independent living costs in North Billerica, MA, vs. state and national averages

North Billerica, MA
$6,880/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in North Billerica, MA, vs. other senior living options

$7,582/mo
Independent Living
$6,880/mo

Independent living costs in North Billerica, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,643/mo
Studio
$6,946/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,403/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,043/mo

Senior living costs in North Billerica vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: North Billerica, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorth Billerica, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$6,880/mo$6,353/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$7,561/mo$7,238/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$7,582/mo$7,244/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
North Billerica, MA:$6,880/mo
Massachusetts:$6,353/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
North Billerica, MA:$7,561/mo
Massachusetts:$7,238/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
North Billerica, MA:$7,582/mo
Massachusetts:$7,244/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in North Billerica, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in North Billerica and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in North Billerica, MA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in North Billerica have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
North Billerica, MA$3,939/mo$3,683/mo+6.9%
Massachusetts$4,130/mo$3,866/mo+6.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
North Billerica, MA
2024 average cost:$3,939/mo
2023 average cost:$3,683/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$4,130/mo
2023 average cost:$3,866/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in North Billerica

Recent reviews for independent living in North Billerica

Brigham House in Watertown, MA

5.0
Watertown is our home town, [name removed] is able to go shopping and take a walk in familiar surroundings. Biggest plus is when her money runs out, they will keep her and she gets a small amount of her social security.

Cadbury Commons in Cambridge, MA

3.8
Our experience with this community was good, overall it is kept pretty clean. The care services are pretty reliable, the activities were however a little bit weaker. The food at this community was very good, and we really liked the responsiveness of the staff and the availability the memory care ...
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The Residence at Paine Estate in Wayland, MA

4.1
As I expected; pleasant. Food needs to improve; there are more people with memory problems than I expected.We picked this community because of the location, ambiance, and the fact that rooms are live in place.

North Billerica independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Billerica independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Billerica, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in North Billerica independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of North Billerica partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
North Billerica, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
69.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
57.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in North Billerica independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of North Billerica communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Billerica, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
61.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
73.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
65.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Billerica independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in North Billerica offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North Billerica, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
76.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
76.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
73.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
61.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
73.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
73.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
76.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
50%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
57.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
73.1%
46.4%
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